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Agriculture
Stubble-Laden Trolley Catches Fire in Jalandhar, Causing ₹7 Lakh Damage
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:31 AM
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A trolley loaded with crop residue ignited in Jalandhar, Punjab, causing property loss estimated at around ₹7 lakh.
A trolley carrying harvested stubble caught fire on a road in Jalandhar, Punjab, early on Tuesday. The blaze was reported by local residents who saw thick smoke rising from the vehicle before it was extinguished by nearby bystanders and fire‑service personnel.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have started due to the spontaneous combustion of the dry crop residue, a risk commonly associated with large piles of stubble left after the harvest season. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing agricultural waste in the region.
The loss, assessed at roughly ₹7 lakh, includes the value of the trolley and the burnt stubble. Local authorities have recorded the incident and are urging farmers to adopt safer residue‑management practices, such as using mulching machines or authorized collection services, to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have started due to the spontaneous combustion of the dry crop residue, a risk commonly associated with large piles of stubble left after the harvest season. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing agricultural waste in the region.
The loss, assessed at roughly ₹7 lakh, includes the value of the trolley and the burnt stubble. Local authorities have recorded the incident and are urging farmers to adopt safer residue‑management practices, such as using mulching machines or authorized collection services, to prevent similar occurrences in the future.